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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 1, 2020
New grad gets a new hat

Fire department visits soon-to-be first grader.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 23, 2016
Barwin overshoots on guns

In the wake of incidents like the Orlando massacre, government officials can’t resist the urge to do something. But they always want to intervene in ways that restrict your liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Schools is investigating the incident and could take disciplinary action.
  • By Cassidy Alexander |
  • April 23, 2018
Sarasota County Schools responds to racist 'promposal' from Riverview student

In response to the racist message, Sarasota County Schools made counselors available on Riverview's campus, and will be organizing a forum to discuss racism in the district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Riverview High School Kiltie band performs in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Photo courtesy
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • December 18, 2019
Trip to Hollywood makes big impression on Kilties

Around 150 Riverview High students traveled 2,500 miles to perform in the parade on Hollywood Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • November 12, 2020
Longboat flooding prompts some to head to shelters

Town leaders performing islandwide assessment today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River Elementary School third-grade teacher Kristen Collins assists student Trayon Goff, 8, with sounding out prefixes.
  • By Amelia Hanks |
  • February 7, 2018
School district makes its case for revenue increase

Superintendent Diana Greene talked to the public about the need for a 1 mill increase in property taxes.

  • East County
  • Schools
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Program Director Ron Serpliss said he disappointed the residential foster care program has ended, but he is excited about potential programming opportunities that may be coming.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 1, 2020
New direction for Sheriffs Youth Ranches property in Manatee County

Group home services discontinued at the Rye Preserve campus.

  • East County
  • News
Alice Newlon, Suncoast Commission on the Status of Women President Gini Hyman, Lucy Lapides and Rosalie Shaffer
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • August 24, 2019
Women groups celebrate 19th amendment anniversary with annual luncheon

The Suncoast Commission on the Status of Women saw more than 300 guests attend its celebratory luncheon Aug. 24

  • Black Tie
"Inherit the Wind" features a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, of a teacher who was put on trial after he defied Tennessee’s laws against teaching evolution in its public schools.Â
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 27, 2017
The Darwin Award goes to …

'Inherit the Wind' pits bad law against good science at Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Grace Dean. Courtesy photo.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 20, 2021
Birthday surprise for Tara Elementary student

Tara kindergartner surprises friend on here birthday while she's home quarantining.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As the city seeks to emulate events such as Lakewood Ranch's Music on Main concert series, downtown stakeholders are still undecided on key details, such as whether Main Street will be closed. File photo.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 19, 2021
Downtown group explores First Friday options

The Downtown Improvement District is slated to choose a partner for organizing monthly pedestrian-oriented events at a meeting next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Water undergoes biological treatment at the facility, making it safe to water lawns with, but not to consume.
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • March 12, 2020
Changes at water facility expected to reduce effect on environment

More than $170 million in changes at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility are expected to help reduce the level of nutrients in Sarasota County's ecosystem.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As Sarasota County explores options for relocating the downtown SCAT transfer station, downtown stakeholders are advocating for a mixed-use facility on the site with parking and retail space.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 11, 2021
Downtown group explores future parking options

From Main Street parallel parking to a garage at the SCAT transfer station site, merchants and property owners are discussing long-term strategies for reshaping the city’s commercial center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • November 14, 2020
Longboat Island Chapel hosts food drive

The church has done food drives over the summer as well.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rendering of the future East Manatee County Library in Lakewood Ranch. On Oct. 26 Manatee County Commissioners signed off on plans for the two-story, 50,000 square-foot facility at the north end of the Premier Sports Campus
  • By Scott Lockwood |
  • November 5, 2021
East Manatee library clears final hurdle for construction in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County Commissioners approve project despite escalating cost.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • May 31, 2021
Summer sips continue on Longboat Key

J. McLaughlin manager Melanie Dale will continue to host Sip and Shop when requested.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 15, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 7.16.15

Town receives BP settlement cash; Mid-Key plaza sells; Undergrounding petition announced

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tyrus Jackson.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • May 20, 2019
9-year-old struck and killed on way to Sarasota school

The boy was a third grade student at Brentwood Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rusty Chinnis is a certified fly-casting instructor.
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • January 15, 2019
Instructor casts a deep love of fly-fishing

Longboat's Rusty Chinnis knows the mechanics, but also knows there's a lot more to teach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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